Morcha cut off schoolteachers involvement in agitations

Darjeeling: Gorkha Janmukti Morcha leaders affiliated to the
Binay Tamang camp said on Thursday that they would not involve
schoolteachers in agitations, and should they take part at all, it would
be voluntary and only on days the institutions are closed.

Satish
Pokhrel, the convener of the Morcha's Darjeeling sub-divisional
committee, said: "We will not involve teachers in agitations and
rallies. Even if they have to participate, it will not be forced on
them. Such programmes will be held only on days the schools are shut."

During
the 104 days of the agitation, education had taken a massive hit along
with tourism. Most schools are now being forced to cut down their winter
vacation and hold classes to make up for the time lost. The hills are
famed for its educational institutions but many believe that the
prolonged strife has taken the sheen off the study environment.

The Telegraph

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Gorkha Janmukti Morcha leaders affiliated to the Binay Tamang camp said on Thursday that they would not involve schoolteachers in agitations, and should they take part at all, it would be voluntary and only on days the institutions are closed.